1 . Four of the best UK foodie campsites(营地)
Dunstan Hill Campsite, near Alnwick, Northumberland
On this wild coast, foodies should visit Craster, a tiny fishing village northeast of Alnwick, in north Northumberland, England. Here the family has been smoking fish for nearly a century. Take your pick in the shop at the smokehouse on Haven Hill, then head back to the Campsite at Dunstan Hill, where facilities(设施)include hot showers, washing machines and Wi-Fi. With miles of beaches and Alnwick Castle nearby, this is a great place for camping.
Gordale Scar Campsite, North Yorkshire
At the foot of Gordale Scar is this basic site(just a couple of toilets, cold water and a shower). But its inconveniences are more than made up for by its setting. Add in the readily made beef products by Chris Wildman(buy his goods at Town End Farm Shop). Chris’s farming and products date back more than five generations.
Lochhouse Farm, near North Berwick, East Lothian
It is beside the river Evan in the South of Scotland. There are beautiful farmhouses set in 9 acres of land and a simple salad of dressed lobster(龙虾)and crab(蟹肉)is the perfect campfire meal. You can buy a lobster from Seacliffe Lobsters outside North Berwick. The boss, Jack, has been catching lobsters and crabs for more than 30 years, exporting much of his catch to Spain.
Nant-y-Big, Llyr Peninsula, Gwynedd
This site, above Porth Ceriad beach, is wonderful. Facilities include hot showers, and barbecues(烧烤)are permitted so this makes a perfect place to enjoy the local lamb. With supplies bought from the Glasfryn Parc Farm Shop near Pwllheli on the way in, we dined on lamb and watched the sun go down over the Irish Sea.
1. Where can you buy Chris’s beef products?| A．At Seacliffe Lobsters. | B．At Town End Farm Shop. |
| C．At the Glasfryn Parc Farm Shop. | D．At the smokehouse on Haven Hill. |
| A．Its setting. | B．Its export industry. |
| C．It’s special food. | D．It’s convenient facilities. |
| A．They both have a long history. | B．They are close to the Irish Sea. |
| C．They are really inconvenient. | D．They are coastal campsites. |
2 . Whether you're interested in seeing cathedrals, Jane Austen's home, or the famous Roman Baths, Bath has you covered. This travel guide to Bath can help you plan an affordable and off — the — beaten — path trip!
Things to do and see in Bath
1. Take in the Roman Baths
The Romans used this area as their spa retreat (温泉疗养) up until the 5th Century CE. You can visit the ruins of the old bath houses, see Roman construction and engineering, and listen to a great audio tour by Bill Bryson. Admission is between £ 18. 50 and £21 depending on the day of the week.
2. Visit the Victoria Art Gallery
This public museum has a collection of British paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts dating back over 600 years. Highlights from the collection include landscapes and portrait oil paintings by Thomas Gainsborough, an 18th-century English Romantic artist who lived in Bath. Like all national museums in England, entrance is free.
3. Enjoy the Jane Austen Exhibition
Austen lived in Bath for most of her life and used the city as a setting in many of her novels. Today, her home functions as a museum, which gives you information about her life and works. Admission costs £ 12, with discounts available if you buy online.
Bath Travel Costs
Hostel prices-Hostels cost between £ 18 and £26 for a dorm room. A private ensuite room (带浴室的套房) in a hostel will be about £60. Keep in mind Bath is small, and there aren't that many hostels available. There are only a few options in the city, but if you book early, you can get a pretty good deal.
Food-You can eat cheap in Bath if you stick to basic meals, like fast food, pub food, or fish and chips, as they cost as little as £6.
1. Where can visitors enjoy an audio tour by Bill Bryson?| A．In the cathedrals. | B．In the Roman Baths. |
| C．In the Victoria Art Gallery. | D．In Jane Austen's home. |
| A．It has the most famous spa retreat in local areas. |
| B．It allows visitors to explore Jane Austen's life. |
| C．It collects landscapes and portrait oil paintings by Thomas Gainsborough. |
| D．It offers visitors an affordable private ensuite room. |
| A．£27. | B．£20. |
| C．£60. | D．£55. |
3 . Do you want to be a volunteer on weekends or during the vacation? The voluntary work can help you make more friends and learn new skills. The most important thing is that you can get someuseful guides (指导) to your future job. Here are some places for you to do voluntary work.
Hospitals
Are you interested in medicine? Do you enjoy helping patients? The volunteering in the local hospital may be the right thing for you. There are many volunteer chances for children between 13 and 16 years old. They include (包括) transporting (运送) patients with a nurse, talking to them and reading to them.
Nursing homes
Are you interested in helping the old people? Then you can go to a nursing home. You can do the following work: pushing wheelchairs (轮椅), talking with the old people, helping them write letters and so on.
Garden centers
If you like gardening, pay attention to the notices (通知) of local garden centers. Chances may include planting trees, watering flowers and looking after plants. You're sure to improve your gardening skills by working as a volunteer in a garden centers.
Libraries
Do you enjoy working in the local libraries? Some volunteers in the libraries are between 12 and 18. The libraries offer some chances such as computer center helpers and children's program helpers.
1. The writer thinks the biggest advantage of doing voluntary work is ________.| A．making more friends | B．getting some useful guides to the future job |
| C．learning some new skills | D．meeting many interesting people |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．How to be a good volunteer. | B．Some places to do voluntary work. |
| C．How to do voluntary work. | D．Some places to get a good job. |
4 . The Bridge Home
By Padma Venkatraman
Runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive in the Indian city of Chennai, and it isn’t what they expected. The girls must depend on each other to survive until they meet two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul. As a team, they search around the city for food and shelter while making the most of a terrible situation.
Otherwood
By Pete Hautman
Best friends Stuey and Elly Rose share a birthday and a love of the woods near their homes. When playing in their favorite place deep in the woods, Stuey tells Elly Rose a story—a secret he has learned about his great-grandfather and hers. Something unexpected happens, and Stuey must work out how to repair the damage that was caused long ago.
Where the Watermelons Grow
By Cindy Baldwin
Della’s mama has been sick before. She has an illness that cause her to hear voices that aren’t there. But this summer, her mama seems worse. With daddy working hard to save the family farm from bad weather, Della believe that she needs to fix what’s wrong with mama.
Planet Earth Is Blue
By Nicole Panteleakos
Nova loves astronomy(天文学), an interest she shares with big sister Bridget. The space shuttle Challenger is days from launching(发射),and Bridget has promised to watch it on TV with Nova. But Bridget left their last foster (寄养的)home, and Nova is with a new family. Nova, who is autistic(患孤独症的)and doesn’t use words, hopes that Bridget—the only one who truly understands her—will find her way to Nova in time for liftoff.
1. What happens to Viji and Rukku?| A．They are homeless. |
| B．They are seriously ill. |
| C．They are lost in the woods. |
| D．They are separated from their friends. |
| A．The Bridge Home. |
| B．Otherwood. |
| C．Where the Watermelons Grow. |
| D．Planet Earth Is Blue. |
| A．Nova’s sister. | B．Nova’s teacher. |
| C．Nova’s classmate. | D．Nova’s neighbor. |
Fee $37
What better way to enjoy autumn and fresh your spirit than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making stops for guided meditation focused on the four-life cycle images---creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life---and their relation to your own life experiences. Take time to think, wander, and breathe. Event takes place rain or shine. Covered spaces available along the path.
No senior discount.
BOT B05---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 5/3, 8-10 a.m. CRN 40864
Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle
Fee $25
Are you trying to change your family from the heavily-processed standard American diet toward more natural, real foods? Blogger Tamara Mannelly explains how to read ingredient (原料) labels on packaged foods and identify added chemicals and fillers. Explore ways to add more healthy foods to your diet and source quality animal products. Take home session notes, tips, and recipes.
No senior discount.
BOT G33---01, CARD, 1 Thu., 2/6 and 1 Mon., 2/10, 10-11 a.m. CRN 40905
Designing the Sunny Border
Fee $37
The well-designed flower border “wears” a combination of perennials (多年生物), annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Explore ways to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on color and form. Appropriate for new gardeners as well as those with established borders that could use updating.
Senior 40% discount
BOT G34---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 8/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN 40866
Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness
Fee $149
Industry leaders present the latest research on the benefits of healthcare gardens and introduce the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate them. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. Course is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit.
Senior 10% discount
BOT G36---01, CARD, 1 Wed., 5/14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CRN 41162
1. What does NOT belong to the four life cycle image?
| A．Growth. | B．Death. |
| C．Birth or creation. | D．Loss and pain. |
| A．Gardening. | B．Relaxation. |
| C．Health care. | D．Healthy diet. |
| A．Monday and Wednesday | B．Monday and Thursday |
| C．Tuesday and Friday | D．Wednesday and Thursday |
| A．Designing the Sunny Border |
| B．Meditation Walk: The Cycle of Life |
| C．Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness |
| D．Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle |
| A．registering a course needs money |
| B．the industry leaders charge too much |
| C．morning coffee and lunch are provided |
| D．the tools needed for gardens are expensive |
6 . Many students find it difficult to learn English. Some of them even want to give up. They wonder how they can learn it well. Here are four English classes in Yucai Training Center. Have a look, maybe they can help you to improve it.
| Class 1: For speaking Time: 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday Teacher: John Smith (the USA) Price: ￥150 for a month Introduction: In this class, you will learn how to talk with others in English and how to sing English songs. | Class 2: For reading Time: 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. on Mondays Teacher: Jeff Green (the UK) Price: ￥180 for 6 weeks Introduction: We’ll tell you some useful reading strategies and skills. Some for daily reading and some for exam reading. |
| Class 3: For listening Time: 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Teacher: Lin Tao (CHN) Price: ￥100 for 3 weeks Introduction: This class will give you some helpful advice to practice listening. | Class 4: For writing Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. every Thursday Teacher: Rose (Australia) Price: ￥120 for 4 weeks Introduction: Rose is an experienced teacher. She has her special ways for you to improve your writing. She is also here to be your pen pal. |
| For more information, you can read tomorrow’s newspaper or contact Mr. Zheng at 0769-6653221 or e-mail him at yucai@126.com. | |
| A．the USA | B．the UK | C．CHN | D．Australia |
| A．180 | B．480 | C．550 | D．650 |
① Class 1: For speaking
② Class 2: For reading
③ Class 3: For listening
④ Class 4: For writing
| A．①②③④ | B．②①③④ | C．②①④③ | D．③④②① |
| A．In Class 1, you can learn to sing English songs. |
| B．In Class 2, you will learn how to deal with reading in the exams. |
| C．In Class 3, you can practice speaking. |
| D．In Class 4, you can write to the teacher. |
| A．in a storybook | B．in a newspaper |
| C．in a magazine | D．on the Internet |
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478-2662, US
The Belmont Hill stays alive with activities throughout the summer, with a wide range of programs available. The sport camp provides boys and girls aged 6-17 with a variety of opportunities to enjoy and learn more about their favorite sports. For 40 years, our summer school has offered academic courses, and art workshops for students from grades 6-12. At Belmont Hill, summer is a time to grow!
Camp Tall Timbers
1115 Reflection Lane
High View, WV 26808, US
Parents are looking for experiences for their kids’ development such as social network with quality friendships, their self-efficacy(自我效能), and some important values. For nearly 50 years, our Camp Tall Timbers has provided boys and girls aged 7 to 16 with a safe, values-driven community where they open their eyes to the natural world, make friends and learn new skills.
Summit Camp & Travel
168 Duck Harbor Road
Honesdale, PA 18431, US
Our summer design includes a format(安排)of our summer camp sessions that includes one week, two weeks and three weeks. And we have different charges between ages 8 14 and ages 15-21. In addition, the three kinds of programs allow a camper to combine camp and travel for the whole summer. Campers will elect a special area where they can do some more focused and unique programs from the various areas of camp. This format allows the campers to match their needs and interests. Our camps have been popular for 60 years.
Metuchen SportsPlex Sports Camp
215 Durham Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840, US
Bring your child to Metuchen SportsPlex Sports Camp for a week of fun this summer. If your child enjoys sports or wants to try new sports, this camp is just for him/her. Your child will have a week of fun, learning and playing sports that might include flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, kickball, team handball and others. This award-winning camp was developed about 10 years ago and has become the most popular sports camp.
1. What is special about Belmont Hill Summer Programs?| A．Giving children much fun. | B．Letting children get close to nature. |
| C．Combining camp and travel. | D．Improving children’s academic and art skills. |
| A．Summit Camp & Travel. | B．Camp Tall Timbers. |
| C．Belmont Hill Summer Programs. | D．Metuchen SportsPlex Sports Camp. |
| A．They both allow the campers to match their needs and interests. |
| B．They both provide various sports for the campers. |
| C．They both have no age limitation for participants. |
| D．They both offer the campers a chance to see beautiful scenery. |
8 . If you’re looking to widen your children’s vocabulary, then consider one of these dictionaries for kids.
Scholastic Children’s Dictionary
Not only does the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary ($ 16.36) have definitions for tens of thousands of words, but it also includes guides to grammar, geography, and US presidents. It’s a perfect reference book for children in grades 3-7.
● Kid-friendly pronunciation guides
● Helpful example sentences
● Up-to-date technology, scientific and cultural terms
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary ($13.95) is a dictionary for children in grades 3-6, with vocabulary suitable for children, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and enjoyable color pictures.
● Detailed world maps
● A valuable tool for teachers
● Handy for homeschooling
Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary
Written for young ones in grades 3-5, the Merriam-Webster s Elementary Dictionary ($14.49) makes its explanations richer by sentences taken from children’s literature, and has pronunciation paragraphs for each letter.
● Provides synonym (同义词)
● Explores Greek and Latin roots
● History of many words
My First Dictionary
This is the perfect go-to reference book for children ages 5 and up. With 1,000 word entries and supporting pictures, it is a fantastic addition to any child’s library. The lively My First Dictionary ($11.21) explains commonly-used words in terms that speak to a child’s personal experience, so it’s easy to understand.
● A picture for every word
● Includes interesting games
● Basic for the recommended age
1. What is special about the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary?
| A．It introduces US presidents. |
| B．It provides interesting games. |
| C．It explores the basic form of words. |
| D．It includes sentences from children’s books. |
| A．My First Dictionary. |
| B．Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary. |
| C．Merriam- Webster ’s Elementary Dictionary. |
| D．The American Heritage Children ’s Dictionary. |
| A．$11.21. | B．$13.95. | C．$14.49. | D．$16.36. |
9 . Book your Canterbury Tales tour online now to save 15% on individual tickets (discount does not apply to Family ticket), or book your combination ticket to the Westgate Towers (WT) and Canterbury Tales (CT) online to save £2 per person! Book online at https: /www. canterburytales. org. uk/booking/
Admission Prices
Adult: £9.75
Child（5—15 Years）: 7.50
Senior citizen: £8.50
Student (with proof of identity): £8.50
Family (2 adults &2 children): £27.50
Opening Times
April—August: 10.00 a. m.—5.00 p.m. daily
September—October: 10. 00 a.m. —4.00 p.m. daily
November—March: 10.00 a. m.—4.00 p.m. Weds—Sun
The Canterbury Tales is open daily during school holidays, except Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Boxing Day.
Find Us by Rail
●From Canterbury East Rail Station
Cross the footbridge. Turn left down steps and right into Castle Row. Follow the road round and turn right into Castle Street. Continue to the end and cross straight across into St. Margaret’s Street by “Three Tuns” pub. The Canterbury Tales is on the left opposite HMV.
●From Canterbury West Rail Station
Turn right out of the station into Station Road West. Turn left at the end of the street into St. Dunstan’s. Continue straight on for about 5-10 minutes, passing through the West Gate, into St. Peter’s Street and on into The High Street. St. Margaret’s Street is on the right hand side just past Nason’s Department store. The Canterbury Tales is on the right opposite HMV.
1. What are the tourists advised to do?| A．Take senior citizens to the attractions. | B．Book the family tickets online. |
| C．Visit the CT during holidays. | D．Buy combination tickets online. |
| A．January. | B．February. | C．May. | D．December. |
| A．Turn right at Nason’s Department store. |
| B．Go by HMV and then into Castle Row. |
| C．Walk through St. Peter’s Street. |
| D．Pass through Castle Street. |
10 . Here are some most beautiful art museums in China.
Tree Art Museum, Beijing
As a landmark structure in famous art village Songzhuang (a small town on the outskirts of Beijing), Tree Art Museum lures visitors in with a courtyard with a pool. Looking out of the French windows of the two-storey structure, the reflections of the blue sky on the pool help people filter (过滤) their minds and enjoy a moment of peace.
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address: East Area of Xiaobao Village, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District, Beijing.
Mu Xin Art Museum, Zhejiang
The Muxin Art Museum, located in East China’s ancient water town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, is built in memory of late Chinese artist, writer and poet Mu Xin, one of the most popular writers among young readers nowadays. The pond-side modern structure is designed by a group of artists led by Hiroshi Okamoto—a student of famous Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei.
Open hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Address: 1508 Xizha scenic spot of Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province.
Han Meilin Art Museum, Yinchuan
When famous Chinese artist Han Meilin first visited Helan Mountain in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the 1980s, he was struck by the rock paintings. He later paid more visits and has used many of the mysterious patterns from there in his artworks. In 2010, Han donated over 1,000 pieces of his works to the municipal government of Yinchuan, prompting the Han Meilin Art Museum to be built in the Helan Mountain Rock Art Heritage Park.
Open hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Address: Helan Mountain Rock Painting Heritage Park, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Yu Qingcheng Gallery, Tianjin
Yu Qingcheng is a sculpture artist from North China’s Tianjin, famous for his clay figures depicting lives of people in rural China. The Yu Qingcheng Gallery stands in mountains of Jinxian county, spanning an area of 1,800 square meters. Designed by the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tianjin University, the gallery features a distinguishing “manifold” structure. From the first to the last, different shapes of the buildings form a continuous flowing and changing physical space.
Open hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All of the four museums are closed on Mondays.
1. Which art museum has the longest opening time?| A．Tree Art Museum | B．Mu Xin Art Museum |
| C．Han Meilin Art Museum | D．Yu Qingcheng Gallery |
| A．Dry climate. | B．Hui autonomous region. | C．Heritage Park. | D．Rock paintings. |
| A．Business. | B．Travel. |
| C．Health. | D．Sports. |
